Support Worker – Male Only

Company limited; Tranent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation caritative recherche un souteneur pour fournir des soins de qualité centrés sur la personne. Le candidat idéal sera passionné par le travail social et souhaite acquérir une expérience pratique précieuse tout en bénéficiant d'opportunités de développement professionnel. Ce rôle exige un engagement fort à fournir un impact positif sur la vie des personnes concernées.

Benefits

6% employer pension contribution

Death in benefit cover (2 times salary)

Enhanced Sick Pay

Fully funded qualifications

Career development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Expérience antérieure dans un rôle de soutien souhaitée mais pas indispensable.
• Capacité à travailler en équipe et à faire preuve d'initiative.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un soutien impactant sur la santé et le bien-être des personnes soutenues.
• Contribuer et mettre en œuvre les plans de soutien.
• Être responsable de l'administration de tout le soutien et de son exécution.

Skills

Empathetic

Patient

Compassionate

Teamwork

Continuous development

Education

Qualification required by the SSSC as a support worker

Job description

Summary

Salary: £12.50 per hour raising to £12.63 Location: Tranent,East Lothian Service: Learning Disability & Neurodiversity Hours: 36 hours per week & 27 hours per week Shifts: Various

We are looking for a male support worker to join our team in providing high-quality, person-centred care and support. This role involves supporting male clients with personal care and activities of daily living. Due to the personal nature of the role, this post is restricted to male applicants in accordance with under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, which permits an occupational requirement for specific genders in such circumstances.

Care Support Scotland

We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult homelessness and Older People services.

Why work with us?

We have the following benefits to help attract and retain the best talent, ensuring we provide high quality care to those we support, this includes:

· 6% employer pension contribution

· Death in benefit cover (2 times salary)

· Enhanced Sick Pay

· Fully funded qualifications

· Career development and progression opportunities

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for hard working and enthusiastic support workers to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about a career in social care who want to gain valuable hands-on experience and enhance their skillset. Above all we want people that share in our values.

Our mission is to provide expert services that make a positive impact for people who need support with independent living. Our people are passionate, caring professionals who thrive within our progressive learning environment.

Previous experience in a support role is preferred but not essential. As a support worker, you will support people to achieve their ambitions and live as independent a life as possible both at home and in the community.

Role and Responsibilities:

· Provide support that positively impacts the person we support’s health and wellbeing.

· Contribute and implement support plans.

· Be responsible for the delivery of all support and its administration, including personal care, tenancy support, health needs (including assistance with medication), personal development, emotional needs and inclusion.

Essential Skills and Attributes

· Empathetic and Patient

· Compassionate

· Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

· Ability to engage in continuous development, including formal learning.

· Qualified to the level required by the SSSC as a support worker in a housing support service and care at home service, or a willingness to work towards and to successfully complete qualification within the SSSC specified timeframe.

Desired Skills and Attributes:

· If you’re starting a career in social care or are already working in social care but don’t have the qualifications just yet, we will support you to gain the appropriate qualifications needed to register without condition with the SSSC.

· We want to encourage our staff and their own personal development. Training will be provided to help you excel in your role. We offer funded SCQF levelled qualifications, such as SVQs and HNCs as part of your development plan.

Additional Notes

· Shift work, weekend work and sleepovers may be a requirement of this role.

· PVG scheme membership and SSSC registration are requirements of this post.

We are here to answer any questions you may have.